TRANSFORMER STARTUP IN COLDER TEMPERATURES
Are the startup conditions the same for transformers in colder climates? Do I need to warm up my transformer? Yes, colder climates merit more care at startup. In normal temperatures,...
Are the startup conditions the same for transformers in colder climates? Do I need to warm up my transformer? Yes, colder climates merit more care at startup. In normal temperatures,...
It is a good idea to also inspect cast-resin transformers once a year. More inspections may be needed depending on the transformer's age, wear, and location. Cast-resin transformers use air...
We regularly get questions about transformer maintenance from our customers. Do I need to regularly inspect my transformer? How often should I perform maintenance? Does maintenance look different for liquid-filled...
Testing your equipment is an important part of making sure your transformers are operating correctly and efficiently. The most common and cheapest form of testing for a transformer is usually oil...
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ROUTINE CAST RESIN MAINTENANCE
It is a good idea to also inspect cast-resin transformers once a year. More inspections may be needed depending on the transformer's age, wear, and location. Cast-resin transformers use air...
ROUTINE OIL TRANSFORMER MAINTENANCE
We regularly get questions about transformer maintenance from our customers. Do I need to regularly inspect my transformer? How often should I perform maintenance? Does maintenance look different for liquid-filled...
The Importance of Electrical Testing Your Transformer
Testing your equipment is an important part of making sure your transformers are operating correctly and efficiently. The most common and cheapest form of testing for a transformer is usually oil...
5 Questions on Transformer Grounding
You hired someone to install and ground your transformer. You assumed they understood and followed all appropriate codes and considered the health and safety of your personnel and equipment. But...
Transformer Oil: Everything You Need to Know
Transformer oil plays a pivotal role in the operation and longevity of electrical transformers, serving four vital functions. Firstly, it acts as a heat dissipater, ensuring that the core and...
Transformer Maintenance Strategies
A Step-by-Step Approach Whether you have one or hundreds of transformers in your fleet, you need a maintenance plan to keep everything running optimally. The task of maintaining a fleet...
4 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TRANSFORMER OIL
Transformer oil is necessary for many reasons. In this article, you’ll learn four things you need to know about transformer oil, including how to monitor its health and keep your...
THE 5W’S OF TRANSFORMER OIL ANALYSIS
Transformer oil testing and analysis is often overlooked yet is an integral part of keeping your transformers maintained. The process is very similar to a blood test you might have...
ELECTRICITY TRANSFORMERS
The mighty power lines that criss-cross our countryside or wiggle unseen beneath city streets carry electricity at enormously high voltages from power plants to our homes. It's not unusual for...